Author: Hithaishi CB

Singapore Unveils Singapore Food Story 2, a comprehensive approach to food resilience Asia-Pacific’s agri-food system is at a critical point, facing challenges like climate volatility, water scarcity, evolving consumer demands, and natural resource degradation. As the world’s largest and one of the most dynamic agri-food market, it holds significant potential to spearhead the development of innovative solutions to future-proof food systems, ensure nutritional security, and support sustainable growth, both regionally and globally, for future generations. Now is the time for strategic partnerships and visionary leadership to shape the future of food — for the region, and for the world. Given…

The parametric insurance will protect livelihoods of 14,200 small-scale fishers, the first of its kind in the country The Government of the Philippines, through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), has partnered with global conservation organization Rare and Willis, a WTW business, to launch the country’s first parametric insurance solution for small-scale fishers.  This project has been developed through support from the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) with funding from the Government of Canada and the UK Government’s Blue Planet Fund. The partnership is aimed at protecting the livelihoods…

Cyndy Galimpin, Head of Animal Health, ROPU ASKAN (ASEAN, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines), Boehringer Ingelheim Across the Asia Pacific, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health challenge with far-reaching implications for both human and animal health. In 2019, AMR was linked to 1.27 million deaths worldwide, more than HIV or malaria. When microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi learn to resist the medicines designed to kill them, infections become harder—or even impossible—to treat. This isn’t just a medical problem. It’s a human, animal, and environmental challenge. One Health: The Connection We Can’t Ignore Health experts widely agree…

Singapore International Agri-Food Week 2025: Startup funding_Identifying and Supporting Early-stage Startups in Sustainable Protein Solutions The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (Bezos Centre @NUS) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) announced a new partnership to accelerate early-stage sustainable protein innovation through a startup competition. This is part of Bezos Centre @NUS’ US$3 million in grants over five years to support early and growth-stage startups in this space. The inaugural Sustainable Protein Startup Competition is identifying and supporting early-stage startups in sustainable protein solutions. Three winning startups will be selected through a competitive pitching process. Each winner is receiving a funding…

Project Beacon is expected to commence construction in 2026 and begin commercial operations in 2028 Aster, a leading provider of energy and chemical solutions in Southeast Asia, and Aether Fuels (Aether), a sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer, have signed an agreement to develop the first next-generation, commercial-scale SAF production facility in Southeast Asia at Aster Pulau Bukom in Singapore. Combining Aether’s breakthrough technology with Aster’s deep expertise at its Singapore fully integrated refining and chemical hub, this facility will position Singapore at the forefront of energy transformation and decarbonization, reinforcing its role as the region’s leading center for sustainable industrial…

As the anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), the summit transformed Marina Bay Sands into a hub for technology discovery, strategic deal-making, and C-Suite networking. A 200-strong speaking faculty explored the technologies, policies, finance models, and partnerships that catalyzed innovation in farming, food manufacturing, and retail across Asia-Pacific. Deep dives into biotechnology explored the latest innovations and adoption milestones in biologicals and sustainable inputs. Focused sessions examined crop-specific supply chains to accelerate upstream innovation in rice, oil palm, and fresh produce for positive downstream impact. Regional agribusinesses, food brands, and technology giants shared business-critical insights into the role…

Singapore International Agri-Food Week: Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit Singapore has always prioritized food security, and since 2019, we have made significant strides in strengthening our local production. Locally produced hen shell eggs and beansprouts now account for over 30% and 50% of our consumption, respectively. Singapore’s farms have become more productive, with vegetable, seafood, and egg production increasing by 10%, 17%, and 50%, respectively, from 2019 to 2024. However, our agri-food sector has faced challenges such as supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and a tougher financing environment. Despite these hurdles, some farms have thrived by embracing innovation and technology. Singapore…

Integration reinforces FreshCloud as the industry’s most connected, high-quality digital ecosystem – AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. , a global leader in post-harvest freshness solutions, continues to expand its FreshCloud ™ digital ecosystem through two strategic global partnerships. Collaborations with Aerobotics , a leader in orchard and packing plant analytics, and Neolithics ™, a pioneer in AI-powered quality inspection, position FreshCloud as the most comprehensive digital platform for quality management of fresh produce and the supply chain in the fruit and vegetable industry. By aggregating real-time data from multiple sources, FreshCloud offers more options at every stage of the fresh produce supply chain for digitally integrated quality measurements. Leveraging its…

More efficient and sustainable food production Japfa launches its AI and Quantum Computing Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, and signs collaboration agreements with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and AngelQ. Supported by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), these initiatives apply AI and quantum computing to help Japfa gain deeper insights across its livestock operations. Headquartered in Singapore, Japfa is one of Asia’s leading industrialised agri-food companies, producing essential proteins for millions of consumers across the region. The new CoE builds on Japfa’s ongoing digitalisation and long-term focus on improving efficiency…

Collaboration reinforces Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to advancing hydrogen technologies and supporting Singapore’s efforts to drive low-carbon hydrogen innovation Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore to identify opportunities to develop low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen. The initiative builds on the existing partnership between the Group and EDB through the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), which is Hyundai Motor Group’s first global open innovation hub and testbed. Recognizing Singapore’s ambitions set out in the Green Plan 2030, the Group is exploring various potential collaborations with Singapore-based…